Les foulées de la Rouge Flamande 2026

Les foulées de la Rouge Flamande is a series of road races held in Bergues, a fortified town in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France. The primary distances are accessible: the Course du Beffroi covers approximately 5.6 km, and La Rouge Flamande is 11.3 km. The event takes place in early October and is now in its 25th edition, establishing it as a consistent local tradition. The event also features free children's races of about 1 km and 2.8 km, enhancing its family appeal. Bergues provides the race with its distinct character; participants run through a historic Flemish town, with the belfry serving as a prominent landmark and the namesake for the shorter race. A walking event is associated with the same organizers later in October, and new course details have been announced for a future edition.